Belarus President receives credentials of Mongolian Ambassador
14.12.2016
Belarus is viewed as a reliable and predictable partner on the international arena, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he received credentials of foreign ambassadors on 13 December.
The head of state received the credentials of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Belarus Banzragch Delgermaa, as well as the ambassadors of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Indonesia, Canada, the Republic of Lithuania, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Mongolia, Republic of Finland, FrenchRepublic, State of Eritrea, Republic of Estonia, and of the Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus.
The President emphasized that this year Belarus marks the 25th anniversary of its sovereignty. “Within a rather short period of time we overcame an economic recession caused by the collapse of the USSR and, in fact, restored the socially-oriented state. We have carried out the systematic modernization in virtually all industries and sectors of the economy so far,” Alexander Lukashenko said. “We are by right proud of the state-of-the-art avenues of business, namely nuclear energy, space exploration, biotechnology, defense technologies.”
According to the head of state, Belarus is associated with an island of stability in the region for a reason as it promotes such values as infinite peacefulness and security. “We consistently advocate for the resolution of conflict situations using civilized methods, at the negotiations table. They must be solved without the use of military force, without any political and economic pressure. Minsk has become an important platform for the regulation of regional crises today,” Alexander Lukashenko remarked.
The President reminded that the new composition of the National Assembly was formed in September 2016. He expressed hope for the expansion of parliamentary cooperation.
Alexander Lukashenko underlined that Belarus is always open for cooperation and mutually beneficial projects. “Belarus has one of the most open economies in the world. Apart from taking measures to promote business, we are now doing our best to advance international trade and economic ties,” the President reminded.
Belarus is one of the founders of the Eurasian Economic Union which turned into one of the largest integration associations in Eurasia in two years after its formation. “I am convinced that by developing economic relations with Belarus you will appreciate truly unlimited prospects granted by the access to the common market of the EEU,” the Belarusian leader said.
According to the President, Belarus has recently intensified the dialogue with Mongolia. The countries resumed contacts at the high and supreme levels, expanded the legal framework, enhanced trade and economic relations.
At the meeting with the ambassadors after the credentials ceremony the President emphasized that Belarus is interested in building mutually beneficial cooperation with all states and integration associations.
The head of state also pointed out the big importance of joint efforts to preserve peace and stability. “It is good that there are peace and stability in our states. Value them, and we will be the best partners.”
